Ranked as the Texas Rangers’ number 14 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Emiliano Teodo has been consistently dominating hitters in the Texas League. Today, he had another brilliant outing against the Corpus Christi Hooks, showcasing his dominance on the mound.
Teodo’s final line for today’s game was exceptional:
- 6 IP
- 1 R (0 ER)
- 2 H
- 1 BB
- 10 SO
- 81/50 strikes
With this performance, Teodo lowered his ERA from 2.06 to an impressive 1.87 on the season. His season-high in strikeouts remains 11, but today’s 10-strikeout game highlights his dominance.
The game was a pitchers’ duel until the bottom of the 7th inning when the RoughRiders exploded for four runs. Daniel Mateo’s 2-run double and Kellen Strahm’s 2-run home run were the key hits, securing a 5-3 win over the Hooks.
5,290 fans braved the 100-degree game-time temperature for a game that lasted 2 hours and 23 minutes. Steven Jennings earned his 6th win of the season, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits (both home runs) and recording 2 strikeouts in his 2 innings of work. Reid Birlingmair closed out the game, earning his 3rd save of the season.
With this win, the Frisco RoughRiders clinched the series 4-2 and improved their season record to 48-27.For those following Teodo’s progress and the RoughRiders’ season, it’s clear that this young pitcher is one to watch.
